Filling out your W-4 form correctly will help you avoid big surprises when you file your taxes. You need to complete your W-4 form accurately to ensure that when you file taxes for the year, you will not receive a large unanticipated tax bill. The W-4 form tells your employer how muc...
This is where you’ll input your name, address, and Social Security number. If you’re a single filer, all you need to do is sign and date the form. Other taxpayers will need to complete additional steps. Step 3: Claim any dependents If you have any dependents, this is where you’ll...
Technically, this is all the information that you’re required to fill out on your W-4 Form. If steps 2-4 don’t apply to you, you could skip down to step 5 (Sign and date). However, there’s a good chance that at least one of those “in-between” steps will apply to you. ...
The Internal Revenue Service doesn't have a special category for full-time or part-time students. This means being a student doesn't directly affect how you complete the W-4 form your employer gives you when you go to work. However, there are a couple of situations students often encounter...
A new W-4 must be completed with each new employer. Understanding Form W-4: Employee's Withholding Certificate You need to complete a W-4 correctly because the IRS requires workers to pay taxes on their income throughout the year. If you fail to withhold enough tax, you...
Once you’ve entered your personal information you can either complete steps 2-4 if they apply to you, or if not, skip to step 5. W-4 Step 2: Multiple Jobs Or Spouse Works Form W-4 says that not everyone should complete this step. Only do step 2 if:“you (1) hold more than ...
Complete these boxes if you have a state income tax (don’t forget the employer’s state ID number). If boxes don’t apply to you, leave them blank. Do you need to report more than 2 states? If so, you’ll need a separate W-2 form. ...
Form W-9 is one of the most straightforward IRS forms to complete, but if tax forms make you nervous, don’t worry. We’ll walk you through the proper way to complete it. W-9 Form. All pages of Form W-9 are available on theIRS website. In addition, the form may include a speci...
Tax Exempt Status If you choose exempt status, your employerwill not withhold any Georgia taxfrom your wages. Choosing exempt also means that you don't need to complete the allowances on Lines 3 through 5. You qualify for exempt status if the previous year's tax liability on Georgia income...